96 pages : 23 cm

Vermeer's record of the tasks and duties of women The 35 paintings that have come down to us from the hand of Jan Vermeer (1632-1675) place him beside Rembrandt and Frans Hals as one of the great masters of the golden age of Dutch art. Most of his pictures (all of which are reproduced in this book) show women about their daily business. Vermeer records the tasks and duties of women, the imperatives of virtue under which their lives were lived, and the dreams that provided the substance of their contrasting counter-world. About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions

Includes bibliographical references and index

Vermeer of Delft -- Views of Delft -- "Mary has chosen the good portion" -- The temptations of love -- Secret yearnings -- Leading by example -- Turbans, Oriental pearls, and Chinoiserie -- The new science -- "Painted powerfully and full of warmth" -- The rediscovery of Vermeer -- Jan Vermeer (1632-1675): chronology

"Jan Vermeer (1632-1675): Chronology"--Page 92-93

plus-circle Add Review

comment

Reviews